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DURHAM, N.C. — Pollstar Magazine, the leading trade publication for the global live entertainment industry, has nominated DPAC for its new “Theatre of the Decade” award as part of their 32nd...

SELMA, N.C. — The 2021 LIVE@THE RUDY shows are set to hit the stage July 10. This will mark the second Grand Opening of the Rudy Theater since first opening with live shows in 1998. “As more...

BURNSVILLE, N.C. — The beloved Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, forced into a pandemic pause last August after 63 years, returns to Burnsville’s Town Square, Aug. 6-7. The event retains its...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Dean Neff and Lydia Clopton have opened their first solo venture, Seabird, a seafood restaurant and oyster bar devoted to North Carolina’s coast, in the heart of...

BOONE, N.C. — The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University will be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12 – 4 pm beginning May 13. A timed...

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s annual summer arts attraction, An Appalachian Summer Festival (AASF), proudly celebrates its 37th season from July 2-31, 2021. Highlights include...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Giorgios Bakatsias and Chef/Partner Daniel Jackson open the doors to Osteria Georgi. This marks the first new restaurant for Giorgios Hospitality Group to open since...

SELMA, N.C. — After last year’s postponement due to COVID and a narrow miss this year due to summer school, the counties along the 301 Endless Yard Sale route are excited to announce this...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Science Center’s newly formed Conservation Crew will kick off on Saturday, April 24, with an Earth Day celebration supporting monarch butterflies. The...

MANTEO, N.C. — Continuing a 70-year legacy of inspirational beauty, this summer The Elizabethan Gardens will offer weekly activities to nourish the mind of the curious child with thanks to...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — It’s the news you’ve been waiting for: The Bluffs Restaurant at Doughton Park will reopen for the season on Thursday, May 27. Heritage Dining and Events LLC, led by Sharon...

CONCORD, N.C. — More than a year after The Speedway Club closed its doors amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the members-only fine dining and banquet space at Charlotte Motor Speedway is set to...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Songbirds and sunshine return as spring is here! It’s time to get outside and take part in Parks and Trails for Health (PATH), an online program of the North Carolina...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Billy Graham Library welcomes visitors to upcoming spring events including a book signing with Billy Graham’s pastor, Dr. Don Wilton, and Easter at the Library. Guests...

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The Board of Directors for the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum, opening in fall 2021, is excited to announce a major addition to the museum: a themed double-decker...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Wish You Were Here. That’s the message of a joint campaign launched by Airbnb and the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh), that aims to support the...

CONCORD, N.C. — After a 579-day hiatus amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the NHRA’s 11,000-horsepower, nitro burning machines will once again roar to life at the Bellagio of drag strips when...

SYLVA, N.C. — Despite the unprecedented adversity and tumultuous changes of 2020 brought about by COVID-19, love has survived every challenge. We have seen this displayed time and time again...

CARY, N.C. — The Umstead Hotel and Spa is pleased to announce that its on-property fine dining and 2021 Forbes Five-Star restaurant, Herons, will return to a Five-Star dining experience with a...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Chef Scott Crawford announces his next restaurant project — Crawford Cookshop — opening at 401 Main Street in Clayton, NC in Summer 2021. “This is by far my most casual...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Save the date of November 13, 2021 for the unveiling of Boundless, new public sculpture by North Carolina artist Stephen Hayes commemorating the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) at...

BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. — The highest town in Eastern America will be celebrating a milestone for all of 2021. In 1981, Beech Mountain was formed as a municipality making this year the town's 40th...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Civil Rights Trail is proud to announce that three historical markers will be added to the trail system following the first round of applications. Applications...

HICKORY, N.C. — Imagine One Hospitality, the culinary and entertainment division of design, management, and branding company Imagine One, introduces Mas Amor Cantina, a new restaurant concept in...

Wilmington, N.C. — The Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that the Wilmington Riverwalk was voted as the #2 Best Riverwalk, according to the 10Best...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The new Hampton Inn at 160 Towne Center Place in Smithfield was developed, and is owned and managed by Wintergreen Hospitality of Chapel Hill. Unique features include an...

CONCORD, N.C. — Continuing to build upon one of the most anticipated and action-packed weeks of the 2021 NASCAR schedule, Speedway Motorsports announced EchoPark Automotive, Pit Boss Grills and FEVO

CARTHAGE, N.C. — The 2021 Festival D’Avion celebration of freedom and flight staged at the Moore County Airport has been moved from early April to late October 2021 because of continued...

DURHAM, N.C. — The Durham Performing Arts Center has announced new dates for each of the 11 rescheduled and new hit Broadway shows set to take the stage as part of the Truist Broadway at DPAC...

STATE ROAD, N.C. — The Surry County Wine Trail celebrates a milestone as a recent flurry of openings pushed the number of wineries to 20 along this popular Yadkin Valley trail. The November...

MORGANTON, N.C. — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received a $100,000 grant from the North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation Recreational Trails Program to build 3.5 miles of...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced it will be celebrating Spring during Festival dates of April 7-11, 2021... and continuing throughout the year. The Festival...

JULIAN, N.C. — The female owned, Rockingham Company, is excited to announce the first annual Power & Sound Revival festival featuring Americana, Alt-Country and Roots rock bands, classic cars,...

SELMA, N.C. — The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department announced that it will premiere a Shoebox Parade in honor of Black History Month. On Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 pm, the...

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Pasquotank County resident Alexis Joyner and folk artist Danny Doughty have been named the February Featured Artists at Arts of the Albemarle (AoA). The opening reception...

NEW BERN, N.C. — Tryon Palace is pleased to announce an upcoming Outlander Tour and the restart of Behind-the-Scenes Tours just in time to get you through the dreary winter. On Saturday,...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Museum of Art announces related events, family offerings, and an exhibition café inspired by Golden Mummies of Egypt from the Manchester Museum in England,...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is thrilled to announce that the El-Genk family of Durham has completed the 40 Hike Challenge, hiking all 40 of the Great Day Hikes on the MST.

CONCORD, N.C. — More than 70 photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to return from extinction to invade Charlotte. The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit,...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Many visitors to Grandfather Mountain describe their experience as “energizing.” Those with electric vehicles can now take that literally. As part of its continued efforts...

KURE BEACH, N.C. — It is a match made for nature. The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is pairing up with the Chesapeake Mermaid for a series of fun and educational virtual programs...

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The first official foot race of the U.S. Coast Guard is taking place virtually in Elizabeth City. Virtual race starts March 6, 2021. If you've ever lived in or been to...

FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site has announced their 2021 events. Details as they are known at this time are available below for each event. Before traveling to the...

CARY, N.C. — This month, La Farm Bakery introduces virtual baking classes. Lionel Vatinet’s devotion to teaching and preserving the art and science of bread baking was a cornerstone of his...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — This spring, Giorgios Hospitality Group and Chef/Partner Daniel Jackson will open Osteria Georgi at 201 South Elliot Road in the former Living Kitchen space in Chapel Hill....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Asheville Art Museum announces Meeting the Moon, an exhibition featuring prints, photographs, ceramics, sculptures, and more from the Museum’s Collection. This exhibition...

ASHEBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo welcomes its newest resident, a 1,000-pound male polar bear, as part of its breeding efforts. The Zoo is hopeful the addition to the polar bear family...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Museum will be presenting their annual Black History exhibit in collaboration with the USCT Research Team, on the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War....

HIGHLANDS, N.C. — Organizers of the Bear Shadow spring music festival announced today the event will be held at a larger outdoor venue to provide ample space for social distancing in what will...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Biltmore continues to safely welcome guests to its 8,000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville and will boast a range of favorite seasonal events along with...

FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Due to the uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the re-enactment, scheduled for March 21-22, 2021, at Bentonville Battlefield has been cancelled. The event had been...

SYLVA, N.C. — The 15th Annual WNC Pottery Festival returns to Jackson County, NC, on November 2, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in a brand-new location. Selected as one of the Southeast’s Top...

KENANSVILLE, N.C. — The NC Muscadine Festival will take place at the Duplin Events Center at 195 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28. It’s sponsored by...

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — Eleven actors who appeared on “The Andy Griffith Show,” including the kid who famously wrote his way into Mayberry, are set to headline the 30th annual Mayberry Days...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Visitors are familiar with Grandfather Mountain’s resident animals, including black bears, bald eagles, cougars, river otters and elk. But what do they do after dark? Guests...

MANTEO, N.C. — The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau announces that visitors have begun returning to the north beach towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and the...

BRYSON CITY, N.C. — Effective today (Wednesday, Sept. 4), the US Forest Service has lifted the Emergency Closure Order that was preventing public and commercial access to the Nantahala River...

LEXINGTON, N.C. — Whether a fan of country Elvis, gospel Elvis or rock ’n’ roll Elvis, you’ll hear your favorite style at the “Elvis Back in Lexington” show on Oct. 5 at the Edward C....

RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. — Since 1971 the Hilltop Fall Festival has been an annual tradition in the historic Town of Rutherfordton, ushering in the season with family fun, good eats and blocks of...

LINVILLE, N.C. — The discovery of a special type of firefly on Grandfather Mountain has experts aglow with excitement. The nonprofit nature park in Linville is officially home to Photinus...

FLETCHER, N.C. — The North Carolina Mountain State Fair comes alive at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center from September 6 to 15, 2019. The Mountain State Fair celebrates the...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Beer judges from across the Southeast traveled to Mocksville for the eighth annual NC Brewers Cup competition. The Beer Judges Certification Program-sanctioned competition,...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The ultimate treasure hunt is coming Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mark your calendar to experience Replacements’ legendary yard sale, where tens of...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — World-class water slide racing is coming to Carowinds in 2020 when Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat-racing slide in the Southeast, debuts next summer at Carolina Harbor...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Museum of Art announces its upcoming exhibitions of painting, photography, an ancient Egyptian grain mummy, and more through fall 2019. In October the NCMA...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Hendersonville is the official home of the North Carolina Apple Festival, a four-day celebration to recognize the importance of the apple industry to Henderson County and...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties are delighted to announce that Optimist Hall opened its doors to the public on Thursday, Aug. 1. Tenants that opened...

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Duncraig Manor and Gardens, a grand Tudor-style home constructed nearly 90 years ago, has been completely restored as a 12,000-square-foot bed and breakfast inn in...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Organizers of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass today revealed the full lineup of artists and nightly schedule of performances for PNC presents...

RALEIGH, N.C. — PineCone's 2020 Down Home Concerts celebrate how music crosses cultures and borders while also acknowledging North Carolina's unique cultural heritage. These concerts showcase...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Grandfather Mountain celebrates its furry and feathered inhabitants this Wednesday, Aug. 7, for the park’s annual Animal Enrichment Day. The special day promises a schedule...

ELKIN, N.C. — With its mission to “keep Yadkin Valley’s music alive and kicking,” the Reevestock Music Festival returns for its ninth year, Aug. 2-3. The festival began as a Saturday-only...

BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. — Bald Head Island, a ferry-accessed community off the coast of Southport, is known for its pristine beaches, commitment to a car-free lifestyle, world-renowned sea turtle...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Sunshine Beverages, a fast-growing beverage company based in Winston-Salem, has announced a chainwide launch with The Fresh Market. Sunshine produces, markets, and sells a...

BURNSVILLE, N.C. — A beloved Burnsville tradition returns Aug. 2-3 when more than 200 vendors convene on Town Square for the annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair. Born out of the rich arts-and-crafts...

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — Descendants of the famous Siamese Twins will hold their 30th annual reunion July 19-20 in Mount Airy with a mix of public and private events. More than 200 family members are...

MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. — The Maggie Valley Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show returns August 31 and September 1 to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. In its 28th year the popularity continues to grow. “

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Reynolda House Museum of American Art will present the work of J.C. Leyendecker, one of the most prolific and sought-after artists of the Golden Age of American...

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The 9th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival will bring an array of superstars and Grammy Award winning artists whose music ranges from contemporary and...

BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. — In our kid-centric culture, private golf clubs are shedding their stuffy image and adult focus to incorporate amenities and programming that appeal to the whole family....

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Travel and Tourism Department for the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County, also known as Visit Goldsboro, is proud to announce the US Quidditch organization has chosen...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Organizers of the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Association's World of Bluegrass, sponsored by Chiesi USA and taking place Sept. 24-28 in Raleigh, announced a new round of...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is celebrating alongside the Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week from July 29 to Aug. 3 with crafts, education stations and games from...

RALEIGH, N.C. — T-minus 3, 2, 1...and we have lift off! Fifty years ago, Apollo 11 became the first mission to put man on the moon. To celebrate the historic moment, the North Carolina Museum of...

BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. — Marching bands, truck-pulled floats and giant balloons are mainstays of July 4th parades in towns throughout America, but when an island is only accessible by boat and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Downton Abbey: The Exhibition will open at Biltmore in Asheville on Nov. 8, 2019, for a limited engagement through April 7, 2020. This immersive exhibition will feature set...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is presenting an exhibition of artwork by Winston-Salem based artist Leo Rucker as part of SECCA’s curated sale...

CONCORD, N.C. — Amid ongoing preparations to become “Roval-ready” for the second running of the historic Bank of America Roval 400 on Sept. 27-29, Charlotte Motor Speedway officials on...

MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. — The Maggie Valley Summer Arts and Crafts Show returns July 6-7, 2019, to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. In its 28th year the popularity continues to grow. “We have...

RALEIGH, N.C. — A special weekend celebrating the talent, legacy, and spirit of legendary North Carolina musician Nina Simone is scheduled Aug. 16-18 in collaboration with the North Carolina...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The City of Raleigh Museum is hosting a traveling exhibition “The Story of Barbecue in N.C.” at the downtown museum beginning Friday, July 5. The installation is sure to be a...

LAKE LURE, N.C. — Do you have what it takes to perfect the famous “Dirty Dancing” lift? Join other fans and relive all the romance and memorable moments at the 10th annual Dirty Dancing Festival

BURNSVILLE, N.C. — RiddleFest promises musical excellence with a talented lineup performing at Burnsville Town Center on Saturday, June 22, for the annual event honoring the legacy of Yancey...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tosco Music presents FABFEST — Charlotte's First Beatles Festival — June 14-16, 2019 — a weekend celebration of Beatles music that will be unlike anything previously...

LINVILLE, N.C. — The first week of June is a remarkably colorful time at Grandfather Mountain. The Appalachian Mountains are in the spotlight when it comes to the rhododendron, because this...

GASTONIA, N.C. — This fall the Red Bull Pump Track World Championship heads to back to the USA — this time to Gastonia — in what is set to make for an epic day of pump track racing with some...

UNION GROVE, N.C. — Fiddlers, banjo players, mandolinists and others will gather Memorial Day weekend in Union Grove for the Ole Time Fiddler's and Bluegrass Festival, a family-friendly weekend...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Bookmarks 15th Festival of Books and Authors will take place Sept. 5-8 in downtown Winston-Salem. Bookmarks’ Festival continues to be the largest annual book festival in...

HATTERAS, N.C. — Starting Monday, people traveling between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village will have a new travel option. In addition to the car ferries that already serve the popular route,...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Ubisoft in partnership with the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau and Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance announces that a major gaming competition will be coming to...